Coningsby Nightshoot (sorry it's late!)

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Ian G
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Coningsby Nightshoot (sorry it's late!)

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I tagged along to the Coningsby nightshoot a few weeks back. A night of mixed feelings as I had a nightmare journey to the base, getting caught up in tons of traffic despite setting out in what I thought was enough time! I arrived at 6.13, two minutes before they shut the gate for entry! In addition, I was partway there when I realised I'd forgotten my remote shutter so most of my pictures were from using the in-built timer. I did however use my homemade bean bag for the lower shots which I was quite happy with! I also need a new tripod as my camera with battery grip is too heavy for it now! Maaaan, more expense!

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Panavia Tornado GR4 ZA607 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Panavia Tornado GR4 ZA607 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Ready to go by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Night maintenance by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Into the mystic by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Panavia Tornado GR4 ZA607 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Eurofighter Typhoon by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Eurofighter Typhoon by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Panavia Tornado GR4 ZA607 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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The powerful bit by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Pointy by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Eurofighter Typhoon by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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GiNA by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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On the lowdown by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Panavia Tornado GR4 ZA607 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Ready for action by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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RAF E-3D Sentry ZH102 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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RAF E-3D Sentry ZH102 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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RAF E-3D Sentry ZH106 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Working through the night by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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RAF E-3D Sentry ZH102 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

Not sure if this one works but thought I'd try out something different by zooming on a long exposure:

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Zoom Tornado by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

As ever, thanks for taking the time to have a butchers.

Ian
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These are great, I thought the blue sky 'under cover' shots were going to be the picks but the black and white Sentry ones are superb. Very well exposed shots of something different.

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A great set! I know only too well what you mean about nightmare traffic after setting off in loads of time I arrived 15 minutes after they shut the gate :sad:

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Thanks for the comments! I've decided to go on the upcoming Marham shoot but I know I'll be leaving about 3 days beforehand to get there!
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Some of the best I've seen form the event, Ian!

Top stuff overall, but that first Tonka is an absolute winner! :rock: :rock:

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Personally if I'm doing tripod shoots, I take the battery grip off. I find going back to the single battery isn't an issue as you're usually not taking as many shots as you might in a "hand held" environment.

Outstanding shots, looks like a good one to have gone to.
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Thanks for the comments chaps, appreciated :up:

Sam - yes, I don't know why I didn't think of taking the grip off, I think I lost presence of mind that day!
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